Agence France-Presse on MSN2d
Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown
Saudi teacher Asaad al-Ghamdi was given 20 years in prison for criticising the government online -- one of a wave of heavy ...
The abaya: the women's outfit that's become a must-have fashion item for Ramadan
In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting ...
CNN on MSN16d
What it’s like to travel as a woman in Saudi Arabia
“As it would just make it harder for them to break free. So, while I did pack abayas (all-encompassing loose robes), I barely ever used them.” The Saudi Arabian Tourism Board advises that there are ...
The Hindu1d
Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown
challenging male guardianship laws and requirements for women to wear the body-shrouding abaya robe. The draconian punishments jarred with efforts to repackage ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia, the ...
Yahoo16d
What it’s like to travel as a woman in Saudi Arabia
So, while I did pack abayas (all-encompassing loose robes), I barely ever used them.” The Saudi Arabian Tourism Board advises that there are separate rules in place for visiting religious sites ...
From pariah to power broker, the Saudi crown prince has rebranded himself
Once shunned by Western leaders, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is now playing host to international peace talks – ...
Tennis maternity deal with Saudis is grossest example of sportswashing yet
When the Women’s Tennis Association unveiled its maternity policy earlier this month, it was billed as a breakthrough moment ...